betamethasone acetate - medicine shortage information

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Product details Supply Impact Dates Further Details
CELESTONE CHRONODOSE betamethasone 5.7mg/1mL (as acetate and sodium phosphate) injection ampoule
AUST R: 18777
Active ingredients:
betamethasone acetate
betamethasone sodium phosphate

Dosage form:
Injection, suspension

Sponsor:
ORGANON PHARMA PTY LTD

Phone:
1800023135

From
01 Feb 2023
to
30 Apr 2024

Shortage status:
Current

Availability:
Limited Availability

Reason:
Product recall